Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It was found recorded there that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the doorway, who had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. New Living Translation In those records he discovered an account of how Mordecai had exposed the plot of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the door to the king’s private quarters. They had plotted to assassinate King Xerxes. English Standard Version And it was found written how Mordecai had told about Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, who guarded the threshold, and who had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. Berean Standard Bible And there it was found recorded that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. Berean Literal Bible And it was found written that Mordecai had declared concerning Bigthan and Teresh, two eunuchs of the king, from the keepers of the threshold, who sought to stretch out a hand against King Ahasuerus. King James Bible And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. New King James Version And it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, the doorkeepers who had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. New American Standard Bible And it was found written what Mordecai had reported about Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that they had sought to attack King Ahasuerus. NASB 1995 It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that they had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. NASB 1977 And it was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that they had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. Legacy Standard Bible And it was found written what Mordecai had told concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs from those who were doorkeepers, that they had sought to send forth their hand against King Ahasuerus. Amplified Bible It was found written there how Mordecai had reported that Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, had planned to attack King Ahasuerus (Xerxes). Berean Annotated Bible And there it was found recorded that Mordecai (little man) had exposed Bigthana (Bigthan) and Teresh (strictness), two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes (I will be silent and poor). Christian Standard Bible They found the written report of how Mordecai had informed on Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, when they planned to assassinate King Ahasuerus. Holman Christian Standard Bible They found the written report of how Mordecai had informed on Bigthana and Teresh, two eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they planned to assassinate King Ahasuerus. American Standard Version And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, of those that kept the threshold, who had sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus. Contemporary English Version When the servant read how Mordecai had kept Bigthana and Teresh from killing the king, English Revised Version And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, of those that kept the door, who had sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus. GOD'S WORD® Translation The records showed how Mordecai had informed him that Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who guarded the entrance, had plotted a rebellion against King Xerxes. Good News Translation The part they read included the account of how Mordecai had uncovered a plot to assassinate the king--the plot made by Bigthana and Teresh, the two palace eunuchs who had guarded the king's rooms. International Standard Version It was found recorded there that Mordecai had reported about Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who guarded the entrance to the restricted areas of the palace, and that they had conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. NET Bible it was found written that Mordecai had disclosed that Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who guarded the entrance, had plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus. New Heart English Bible It was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, who were doorkeepers, who had tried to lay hands on the King Achshayarsh. Webster's Bible Translation And it was found written, that Mordecai had informed of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd there it was found recorded that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. World English Bible It was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, who were doorkeepers, who had tried to lay hands on the King Ahasuerus. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it is found written that Mordecai had declared concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs of the king, of the keepers of the threshold, who sought to put forth a hand on King Ahasuerus. Berean Literal Bible And it was found written that Mordecai had declared concerning Bigthan and Teresh, two eunuchs of the king, from the keepers of the threshold, who sought to stretch out a hand against King Ahasuerus. Young's Literal Translation and it is found written that Mordecai had declared concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs of the king, of the keepers of the threshold, who sought to put forth a hand on king Ahasuerus. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be found written that Mordecai announced concerning Bigthana and Teresh, the king's two eunuchs watching the threshold, who sought to stretch forth the hand upon the king Ahasuerus. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey came to that place where it was written, how Mardochai had discovered the treason of Bagathan and Thares the eunuchs, who sought to kill king Assuerus. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible the passage occurred in which Mordecai reported Bigthan and Teresh, two of the royal eunuchs who guarded the entrance, for seeking to assassinate King Ahasuerus. New Revised Standard Version It was found written how Mordecai had told about Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, who guarded the threshold, and who had conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs, the keepers of the door, who had sought to lay hands on King Akhshirash. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was found that it was written that Murdacai had revealed concerning Begthan and Teresh, the two Eunuchs of the King, the Guards of the gate, who attempted to stretch their hands against King Akhashiresh. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, of those that kept the door, who had sought to lay hands on the king Ahasuerus. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he found the records written concerning Mardochaeus, how he had told the king concerning the two chamberlains of the king, when they were keeping guard, and sought to lay hands on Artaxerxes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mordecai is Honored1That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him. 2And there it was found recorded that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. 3The king inquired, “What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this act?” “Nothing has been done for him,” replied the king’s attendants.… Cross References And there it was found recorded 2 Chronicles 34:14-18 While they were bringing out the money that had been taken into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the LORD given by Moses. / And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan. / Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands. … 2 Kings 22:8-10 Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it. / And Shaphan the scribe went to the king and reported, “Your servants have paid out the money that was found in the temple and have put it into the hands of the workers and supervisors of the house of the LORD.” / Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. Ezra 4:15 that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed. that Mordecai had exposed Esther 2:21-23 In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, grew angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. / When Mordecai learned of the plot, he reported it to Queen Esther, and she informed the king on Mordecai’s behalf. / After the report had been investigated and verified, both officials were hanged on the gallows. And all this was recorded in the Book of the Chronicles in the presence of the king. 2 Samuel 17:15-17 So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. / Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’” / Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city. Acts 23:16-22 But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. / Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.” / So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.” … Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs Esther 1:10-12 On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas— / to bring Queen Vashti before him, wearing her royal crown, to display her beauty to the people and officials. For she was beautiful to behold. / Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and his anger burned within him. Esther 2:3 and let the king appoint commissioners in each province of his kingdom to assemble all the beautiful young women into the harem at the citadel of Susa. Let them be placed under the care of Hegai, the king’s eunuch in charge of the women, and let them be given beauty treatments. Daniel 1:3-7 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— / young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans. / The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king’s service. … who guarded the king’s entrance, 1 Kings 14:27-28 Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. / And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would bear the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom. 2 Kings 11:5-8 and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king. … 2 Chronicles 23:4-7 This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, / a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. / No one is to enter the house of the LORD except the priests and those Levites who serve; they may enter because they are consecrated, but all the people are to obey the requirement of the LORD. … when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. 2 Kings 12:20-21 And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. / His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. 1 Kings 16:9-10 However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:10 Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place. Esther 10:2 And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? Treasury of Scripture And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Bigthana. Esther 2:21 In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. Bigthan. Jump to Previous Ahasuerus Attack Book Chamberlains Conspired Declared Designed Designs Door Doorkeepers Doorway Eunuchs Exposed Found Guarded Hand Hands Informed Keepers Kept King's Lay Mordecai Officers Reported Sought Teresh Threshold Tried Word Written XerxesJump to Next Ahasuerus Attack Book Chamberlains Conspired Declared Designed Designs Door Doorkeepers Doorway Eunuchs Exposed Found Guarded Hand Hands Informed Keepers Kept King's Lay Mordecai Officers Reported Sought Teresh Threshold Tried Word Written XerxesEsther 6 1. Xerxes, reading of the good service done by Mordecai, takes care for his reward.4. Haman, coming to ask that Mordecai might be hanged, 10. gives counsel that he might do him honor. 12. Complaining of this, his friends tell him of his final destiny. And there it was found recorded This phrase highlights the importance of written records in the Persian Empire, which were meticulously kept and often consulted for decision-making. The discovery of this record is a pivotal moment in the narrative, demonstrating God's providence and timing. The use of records is also seen in other parts of the Bible, such as the genealogies in Genesis and the chronicles of the kings of Israel and Judah. that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes Persons / Places / Events 1. MordecaiA Jew living in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, who had previously saved King Xerxes from an assassination plot. 2. Bigthana and Teresh Two of King Xerxes' eunuchs who conspired to assassinate the king. 3. King Xerxes The Persian king during the time of Esther, also known as Ahasuerus. 4. Susa The capital city of the Persian Empire where the events of the Book of Esther take place. 5. The Royal Chronicles The official records of the Persian Empire where Mordecai's act of loyalty was documented. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and TimingGod's providence is evident in the timing of the king's insomnia and the reading of the chronicles. Trust in God's perfect timing in your life. Faithfulness in Small Things Mordecai's loyalty in reporting the plot against the king was a seemingly small act that had significant consequences. Be faithful in the small tasks God places before you. Divine Reversal The account of Esther is filled with reversals, where God turns situations around for His purposes. Look for ways God might be working reversals in your life. The Importance of Record-Keeping The recording of Mordecai's deed in the royal chronicles was crucial for his later recognition. Consider how your actions are recorded in God's book of life. God's Justice Mordecai's eventual honor shows that God sees and rewards righteousness. Trust in God's justice, even when it seems delayed. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Esther 6:2?2. How does God's providence manifest in Esther 6:2's recounting of Mordecai's deeds? 3. What lessons on humility can we learn from Mordecai's actions in Esther 6:2? 4. How does Esther 6:2 connect to Romans 8:28 about God's purpose for good? 5. In what ways can we ensure our good deeds are remembered by others? 6. How can we trust God's timing when our efforts seem unnoticed, like Mordecai's? 7. Why was Mordecai's act of loyalty recorded but not immediately rewarded in Esther 6:2? 8. How does Esther 6:2 demonstrate God's providence in seemingly insignificant events? 9. What does Esther 6:2 reveal about the importance of timing in God's plan? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Esther 6? 11. Esther 6:2—Why is there no extra-biblical record of Mordecai’s act to foil an assassination plot, if such an event would likely have been recorded by Persian scribes? 12. Why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence supporting Mordecai's position 'at the king's gate' in Esther 2:19-21? 13. Esther 10:2 - Why aren't the 'book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia' referenced by other sources if it so prominently features Mordecai? 14. Who was Mordecai in the Bible? What Does Esther 6:2 Mean And there it was found recorded• The sleepless king asks for “the book of the chronicles,” and the passage read “just happens” to highlight Mordecai’s deed (Esther 6:1–2). Scripture underscores that nothing is random; God directs even a monarch’s insomnia (Proverbs 21:1; Psalm 121:4). • Persian records were meticulous, and the verse insists this entry truly existed (Esther 2:23). God’s providence works through ordinary paperwork as surely as through miracles (Nehemiah 2:1–8). • The moment shows how God brings hidden faithfulness into the light at precisely the right time (Luke 8:17; Galatians 6:9). that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, • Mordecai’s earlier choice to speak up (Esther 2:21–22) was courageous: betrayal of a palace plot could have backfired. Yet he honored “the governing authorities” (Romans 13:1) and sought the king’s welfare (Jeremiah 29:7). • His loyalty contrasts sharply with Haman’s treachery, preparing the stage for reversal (Proverbs 11:18). • Faithfulness is often quiet and thankless at first, but God notes every act (Hebrews 6:10; Matthew 10:42). two of the eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, • These men held trusted positions—access to the royal bedroom corridor—so their conspiracy was an inside threat (2 Kings 11:4–8 highlights similar palace security roles). • High office and close proximity to power cannot change a sinful heart; human nature needs redemption (Jeremiah 17:9; John 3:3). • Mordecai, an outsider ethnically, proves more trustworthy than insiders—echoing Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 41:39–41). when they had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. • The plot reminds us how fragile kingdoms are apart from divine protection (Psalm 127:1). • God preserved Xerxes to keep His covenant people safe; their deliverance hung on this one night (Esther 4:14). • Behind every earthly throne stands the King of kings, overturning schemes (Psalm 33:10–11; Acts 4:27–28). summary Esther 6:2 shows God’s unseen hand weaving together sleeplessness, palace records, and a forgotten act of loyalty to pivot an empire’s story. Mordecai’s quiet faithfulness, the treachery of trusted servants, and the divine timing of a chronicled event converge to reveal that the Lord remembers, rewards, and rules—even when His name is not mentioned. (2) It was found written.--See Esther 2:21-23.Verse 2. - It was found written. See the last words of ch. 2. Bigthana. "Bigthan" in Esther 2:21; "Bigtha" in Esther 1:10. The Persian name would be best represented by the fullest form of the three.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And there it was foundוַיִּמָּצֵ֣א (way·yim·mā·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present recorded כָת֗וּב (ḵā·ṯūḇ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3789: To grave, to write that אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Mordecai מָרְדֳּכַ֜י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther had exposed הִגִּ֨יד (hig·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous Bigthana בִּגְתָ֣נָא (biḡ·ṯā·nā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 904: Bigthan -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus and Teresh, וָתֶ֗רֶשׁ (wā·ṯe·reš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8657: Teresh -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus two שְׁנֵי֙ (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) of the eunuchs סָרִיסֵ֣י (sā·rî·sê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5631: A eunuch, valet, a minister of state who guarded מִשֹּׁמְרֵ֖י (miš·šō·mə·rê) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the king’s הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king entrance, הַסַּ֑ף (has·sap̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5592: A vestibule, a dish when אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they had conspired בִּקְשׁוּ֙ (biq·šū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after to assassinate לִשְׁלֹ֣חַ (liš·lō·aḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out King בַּמֶּ֖לֶךְ (bam·me·leḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Xerxes. אֲחַשְׁוֵרֽוֹשׁ׃ (’ă·ḥaš·wê·rō·wōš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 325: Ahasuerus -- king of Persia Links Esther 6:2 NIVEsther 6:2 NLT Esther 6:2 ESV Esther 6:2 NASB Esther 6:2 KJV Esther 6:2 BibleApps.com Esther 6:2 Biblia Paralela Esther 6:2 Chinese Bible Esther 6:2 French Bible Esther 6:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Esther 6:2 It was found written that Mordecai had (Est Esth. 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